i often get comments from people about the number of movies I watch. And I'll be the first to admit, it's a lot. Why so many? The answer is simple. Because I LOVE them.

On average I see at least one film a week in the theatre and probably watch at least 5-6 more at home. Every week. Without exception. I get lost in the stories. But it's much, much more than that. Every film is an education. How it was shot, the lighting, the coloring, the way it was edited together, the music choices. I analyze the story structure. I never stop learning. I watch every behind the scenes thing I can get my hands on, the outtakes, the directors cut with commentary. You name it, I watch it. I also watch every interview with a director I can find, I read books about it, I read and study screenplays. And then, most importantly, I apply what I learn in my own films.
It's a hunger. A passion. It keeps me up at night. And I can't get enough of it.
I rarely ever play golf anymore. I no longer spend a couple hours every day cycling. I spend less frivolous time in front of the tv. I don't watch as much football. These things are great, but they aren't getting me anywhere.
Whatever you're into, there has never been a better time in the history of the world than right now to learn. With the internet, cable and satellite tv, channels devoted to almost everything under the sun, podcasts and webinars, conferences, cheap e-books....informational resources abound. All you have to do is look, listen, and learn.Almost anything I could learn at film school is just a click away. And I'm taking full advantage.
That is why I watch so many movies.
What about you? What is it that you can't get enough of? What do you love with a burning passion? There is no excuse. Now is the time. Get on it.